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Proton has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Adiperkasa Citra Lestari to develop and manufacture an Indonesian national car.

The MoU was signed by Proton CEO Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, witnessed by Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Seri Zahrain Mohamed Hashim, with PT Adiperkasa Citra Lestari CEO Abdullah Mahmud Hendropriyono signing on behalf of the Indonesian partner, witnessed by Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia Herman Prayitno.

The MoU is aimed at furthering business opportunities between the two companies in areas relating to the development and manufacturing of the proposed vehicle project. A feasibility study will be conducted to explore specific areas of cooperation, including the potential development and manufacturing of the project in Indonesia.

Present at the signing is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is in town for an official three-day visit.